According to WEEI, Jackie Bradley Jr will be getting on the team plane after Saturday's last Spring Training game. Of course, that plane is heading to NYC, as the Red Sox begin the season in the Bronx on Monday. This means of course that JBJ will be starting in left field on Monday, right? According to John Farrell, not so fast.
Farrell still would not admit that Bradley would make the Opening Day roster, but that's most likely due to protocol. In order for the 22 year old to play in NY, he will first need to be added to the 40-man roster, and someone will need to be taken off the 40-man roster. Who gets cut from the 40-man roster might not be decided until after Saturday's game. Nonetheless, it is good news for those on team #KEEPJBJ that the rookie is getting on the plane.
Before fans start dreaming of 162 games of Bradley in the outfield, it is important to remember that there is a lot at play in terms of calling up rookies. Bradley very well could only be with the big leagu...

You'll
also
receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web.
Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!

Company Info

Help

What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.